insert_link Business / Economics NamRa extends deadline for tax certificates to April 2025 The Namibia Revenue Agency has extended the transitional arrangements for obtaining Tax Certificates of Good Standing. This means businesses will have more time to comply with the recently revised guidelines. Originally scheduled to come into effect on 1 June 2024 the new guidelines will now be implemented on 1 April 2025. NamRA’s Acting Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements, Victor Musiwa. todayJune 18, 2024 67
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Breweries Limited receives double honour for revenue contribution in 2023 Namibia Breweries Limited has been awarded the “Overall Highest Trader Revenue Contribution” for the year 2023 by the Namibia Revenue Agency showcasing the NBL’s tax compliance and overall positive contribution to the development of the local economy. NBL was awarded in the category of the “Highest Contributor of Customs and Excise,” which relates to the revenue collected mainly on customs and excise duties and Value Added Tax for the period […] todayApril 18, 2024 66
insert_link Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency Issues N$100.9 Million in Tax Refunds Through Mass Refund Exercise The Namibia Revenue Agency has successfully refunded N$100.9 million in taxes since commencing its mass tax refund initiative in December of the previous year. NamRA, in a statement, reported that out of the 78,441 processed tax returns, close to 47 thousand refunds were disbursed to individual salary-earners and pensioners. NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze elaborated on the successful initiative. todayMarch 7, 2024 26
insert_link Uncategorized Namra intercepts mandrax shipment The Namibia Revenue Agency has intercepted a consignment of mandrax tablets worth N$1.9 million being transported by a Namibian truck. According to Namra spokesperson Tonateni Shidhudhu, the driver, a frequent border traveler, was apprehended upon return from South Africa. todayMarch 4, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics NamRA and Bipa sign MoU The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), which is aimed at, among other things, enhancing cooperation in terms of the sharing of information on the registration and maintenance of business entities and Intellectual Property Rights in Namibia. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute explains what the MOU means to NamRA in the context of improving service delivery. https://youtu.be/Dhq0QLQdtkE todayFebruary 1, 2024 127
insert_link Local Bank of Namibia announces new board members. The Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Meshack Tjirongo, Adv. Eliaser Nekwaya and Mr. Peter Kruger as non-executive members of the Bank’s Board of Directors and the re-appointment of Mr. Ehrenfried Meroro as a non-executive board member. These appointments, in line with Section 9 of the Bank of Namibia Act (2020), will take effect from 1 February 2024. Mr. Peter Kruger is currently […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia NamRa conducts study at Trans Kalahari Border Post The Namibia Revenue Agency will undertake the second Time Release Study from 15 to 25 January 2024 at the Trans Kalahari Border Post. The study has been developed by the World Customs Organisation to measure the actual time required for the release and clearance of goods, from the time of arrival until the physical release of cargo. NamRa’s Tonateni Shidhudhu explains. todayJanuary 11, 2024 57
insert_link Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency announces system maintenance The Namibia Revenue Agency has announced that upcoming system maintenance on 13 January 2024 will affect the Integrated Tax Administration System and ASYCUDAWorld systems. NamRa's Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements, Steven Ndorokaze expands. todayJanuary 8, 2024 69
insert_link Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency has received numerous queries pertaining to the hiring of new employees The Namibia Revenue Agency has received numerous queries pertaining to the hiring of new employees widely circulated on social media. Our team took time out to speak with NamRA's spokesperson, Steven Yarukekuree Ndorokaze. todayDecember 12, 2023 27